In the past, China's video websites were rife with pirated films and TV programs, often put there by users. Now, Youku Tudou -- which legally distributes movies and shows -- employs a dozen sleuths who scour the web for pirated content, highlighting how China's online video industry is courting higher advertising revenues and better relations with foreign media firms by cracking down on illegal content.

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